UCAS admission

Given that the vast majority of universities and higher education establishments in the United Kingdom use the service UCASUnder the UCAS system, all students planning to pursue undergraduate studies in the UK must apply via UCAS – including home students (generally British and European students, as well as international students). Personal details Once logged onto…

Higher education in England: How much does it cost?

With some of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities on its territory, the United Kingdom attracts numerous European and international students every year, ready to expatriate to benefit from the aura of these higher education establishments. But this project comes at a price. For in cost of studies In addition student life expenses :…

Interview with Laura – Classics student at the University of St Andrews

Laura is a Classics student (Latin and Ancient Greek) at the University of St Andrews. After passing her Bac littéraire in France with an average of almost 19/20, she was admitted to the prestigious University of St Andrews in Scotland. Read her testimonial below and find out more about her university experience at St Andrews!…

5 tips for writing a cover letter in English

Visit letter of motivation is of particular importance to your university application form. It reflects your personality, your ambitions and your motivation. Cleverly written, your cover letter can have a decisive impact on your admission process within a first-rate establishment abroad. Here are some tips on how to how to write an excellent cover letter…

Interview with Matthew – an Engineering student at the University of Warwick

Matthew is a British student who studies Mechanical Engineering at the University of Warwick in central England. After completing his A Levels in the South of England with very high grades (A*A*A), he was admitted to Warwick, a stunning campus in central England that he was pleased to discover on an open day. Read on…

Interview with Lorcan – History student at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge

Lorcan C. is a 2nd year student at Selwyn College, Cambridge University.  A student in History, he answers all our questions about the admission process to the prestigious Cambridge University. Writing your UCAS Personal Statement During the summer before my final year, writing my UCAS Personal Statement was an important part of my application: Oxford…

Read our interview with Constance, who is studying engineering at Imperial College London and explains why she chose Imperial for her Bachelor’s degree!

Constance is a Biomedical Engineering student at Imperial College London in England. After passing her Bac in France, she was accepted at the prestigious Imperial College London. Read her testimonial below and find out more about her university experience at Imperial College! Profile FIRST NAME : Constance NATIONALITY : Française NAME OF COURSE FOLLOWED :…

The UCAS story

The UCAS University and College Admissions Service is a UK-based organization whose main role is to manage the application process for UK universities. UCAS was formed in 1992 by the merger of the Central Universities Council (UCCA) and the Polytechnics Central Admissions System (PCAS). Where does the name UCAS come from? The name UCAS is…